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300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary - View
300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary (1)
academic 
/ækə'dɛmɪk/ a. Syn. scholarly; collegiate; theoretical
related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to scholarly organization; based on formal education
The dean's talk about reforming the college admissions system was only an academic discussion.
related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to scholarly organization; based on formal education
The dean's talk about reforming the college admissions system was only an academic discussion.
admonish
/əd'mɒnɪʃ/ v. Syn. warn; reprove
warn; counsel someone against something to be avoided
I would again admonish the reader carefully to consider the nature of our doctrine.
warn; counsel someone against something to be avoided
I would again admonish the reader carefully to consider the nature of our doctrine.
affluent
/'æflʊənt/ a.
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
They want the same opportunity to pursue their dreams as everyone else who lives in affluent school districts.
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
They want the same opportunity to pursue their dreams as everyone else who lives in affluent school districts.
annals
/'æn(ə)lz/ n. Syn. records; history
chronological record of the events of successive years
In the annals of this period, we find no mention of democratic movements.
chronological record of the events of successive years
In the annals of this period, we find no mention of democratic movements.
apathetic
/æpə'θɛtɪk/ a.
feeling or showing a lack of interest or concern; indifferent
But he shares Mary's apathetic and listless look: he seems to have more length of limb than vivacity of blood or vigor of brain.
feeling or showing a lack of interest or concern; indifferent
But he shares Mary's apathetic and listless look: he seems to have more length of limb than vivacity of blood or vigor of brain.
archetype
/'ɑrkɪtaɪp/ n. Syn. prototype
prototype; original model or type after which other similar things are patterned
The Brooklyn Bridge was the archetype of the many spans that now connect Manhattan with Long Island and New Jersey.
prototype; original model or type after which other similar things are patterned
The Brooklyn Bridge was the archetype of the many spans that now connect Manhattan with Long Island and New Jersey.
awry
/ə'raɪ/ ad. Syn. distorted; crooked ; askew; amiss
in a position that is turned toward one side; away from correct course
He held his head awry, giving the impression that he had caught cold in his neck during the night.
in a position that is turned toward one side; away from correct course
He held his head awry, giving the impression that he had caught cold in his neck during the night.
banter
/'bæntə(r)/ n.
good-humored, playful conversation
You bring good diversity to the BombCast because your opinions are varied and present a good contrast to what can sometimes be predictable banter from the guys.
good-humored, playful conversation
You bring good diversity to the BombCast because your opinions are varied and present a good contrast to what can sometimes be predictable banter from the guys.
300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary - Quiz
Word Meaning Matching - Test how many words you know
abandon
 | mental keenness; quickness of perception |
| lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm |
| inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding |
| chronological record of the events of successive years |
abrogate
| having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value |
| abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority |
| inclined or eager to fight; aggressive |
| leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere |
aesthetic
| rustic; pastoral; agricultural; relating to country affairs, or to shepherd's life and occupation |
| having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value |
| elegant or tasteful; of or concerning appreciation of beauty or good taste |
| small group of persons secretly united to promote their own interests |
allude
| prototype; original model or type after which other similar things are patterned |
| refer casually or indirectly, or by suggestion |
| abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority |
| cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally |
allusion
| indirect reference; symbolical reference or comparison; metaphor |
| move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected |
| blast; prevent the growth and fertility of; destroy the happiness of; ruin; frustrate |
| prototype; original model or type after which other similar things are patterned |
analogy
| cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally |
| similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity |
| leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere |
| responsive to advice or suggestion; responsible to higher authority; willing to comply with; agreeable |
annals
| make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity |
| chronological record of the events of successive years |
| similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity |
| attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive |
anthology
| rustic; pastoral; agricultural; relating to country affairs, or to shepherd's life and occupation |
| good-natured and likable; lovable; warmly friendly |
| inform; give notice to; make aware |
| book of literary selections by various authors |
apprise
| inform; give notice to; make aware |
| capable of apprehending; knowing; conscious; relating to the faculty of apprehension; sensible; feeling; perceptive |
| person with power to decide a dispute; judge |
| hereditary nobility; privileged class |
aptitude
| contradict; give a false impression |
| inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding |
| comparable; similar or alike |
| favoring one person or side over another; prejudiced |
300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary - Spell
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[Esc] /'æbdɪkeɪt/ v. Syn. renounce
give up, renounce, abandon, lay down, or withdraw from, as a right or claim
[Esc] /ækə'dɛmɪk/ a. Syn. scholarly; collegiate; theoretical
related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to scholarly organization; based on formal education
[Esc] /ækrɪ'moʊnɪəs/ a. Syn. rancorous
bitter and sharp in language, tone, or manner
[Esc] /ædmɒ'nɪʃ(ə)n/ n. Syn. warning
gentle or friendly reproof; cautionary advice or warning
[Esc] /æm'bɪgjʊəs/ a.
unclear or doubtful in meaning
[Esc] /ə'mi:nəb(ə)l/ a. Syn. responsible; accountable
responsive to advice or suggestion; responsible to higher authority; willing to comply with; agreeable
[Esc] /'ænɪməs/ n. Syn. enmity; disposition
feeling of enmity or ill will; attitude that informs one's actions; disposition
[Esc] /'æpəθɪ/ n. Syn. indifference
lack of caring; indifference
[Esc] /'ɑrkɪtaɪp/ n. Syn. prototype
prototype; original model or type after which other similar things are patterned
[Esc] /ærɪs'tɒkrəsɪ/ n.
hereditary nobility; privileged class